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The arrival of [[Samus Aran]] complicated issues.<ref>{{cite|Bioform Samus Aran continues to assault our holdings on Tallon IV. Security has been compromised in multiple areas. Casualty rates are rising. Command has authorized a sizable bounty for the capture or termination of Aran. Report to your field officers for details.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> Eventually she eradicated the Space Pirate presence on Tallon IV, including their [[Elite Pirate]]s, the [[Omega Pirate]], and [[Meta Ridley]].<ref>{{cite|Planet Tallon IV, formerly a Chozo colony, was struck by a stellar object 50 years ago. Object was later determined to contain large quantities of Phazon. The Chozo were able to stave off the spread of Phazon, at the cost of many Chozo lives. The survivors abandoned the planet, fleeing to an unknown location. Decades later, Hunter Samus Aran responded to a distress call in the sector and discovered a Space Pirate Phazon Mining Station there. Aran eliminated both the pirate and Phazon threat from the planet, though not without cost.|[[Galactic Federation Data]] "Tallon IV Incident"|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption}}</ref> | The arrival of [[Samus Aran]] complicated issues.<ref>{{cite|Bioform Samus Aran continues to assault our holdings on Tallon IV. Security has been compromised in multiple areas. Casualty rates are rising. Command has authorized a sizable bounty for the capture or termination of Aran. Report to your field officers for details.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> Eventually she eradicated the Space Pirate presence on Tallon IV, including their [[Elite Pirate]]s, the [[Omega Pirate]], and [[Meta Ridley]].<ref>{{cite|Planet Tallon IV, formerly a Chozo colony, was struck by a stellar object 50 years ago. Object was later determined to contain large quantities of Phazon. The Chozo were able to stave off the spread of Phazon, at the cost of many Chozo lives. The survivors abandoned the planet, fleeing to an unknown location. Decades later, Hunter Samus Aran responded to a distress call in the sector and discovered a Space Pirate Phazon Mining Station there. Aran eliminated both the pirate and Phazon threat from the planet, though not without cost.|[[Galactic Federation Data]] "Tallon IV Incident"|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption}}</ref> | ||
=== A New Source === | |||
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Space Pirate science teams discovered a second source of Phazon in the [[Dasha System]], and a base was set up on [[Aether]] four cycles later to evaluate local resources.<ref>{{cite|Science teams have discovered the presence of Phazon in the Dasha system four cycles ago. [[High Command|High command]] authorized the deployment of our team shortly thereafter. Our orders are to establish a base on planet Aether and evaluate local Phazon resources. Because this world lies on the periphery of Galactic Federation territory, we are following stealth protocols at the highest level. A cadre of elite commandos has been dispatched to provide security for our force as well. This operation is now under way.|[[Pirate Logs]] "Log 04.468.1 (Phazon Operations)"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> Despite confrontations with the [[Ing]] resulting in considerable damage, the search for viable Phazon sources on the planet continued.<ref>{{cite|Intelligence reports on the indigenous population of Aether are in error. This planet is not at peace, nor are the inhabitants docile. Evidence of a class 4 conflict is present here, though hostilities are at minimal level now. Our territory has suffered several raids by a strange type of shadowy creature. These raids have caused considerable damage, and we have requested more combat troops in response.|[[Pirate Logs]] "Log 04.885.3 (Local Conflict)"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> Within the next cycle, a [[Portal|spatial anomaly]] and a [[Dark Beam|relic]] were discovered inside the base.<ref>{{cite|A spatial anomaly has been found within our base. We believe this rift in space-time leads to a parallel dimension of some type, but have been unable to interact with it thus far. A strange artifact was found near the anomaly as well. It may be a weapon or generator of some kind: perhaps it is the key to accessing the anomaly. High Command is eager for reports on the relic. A new weapon for our arsenal is always welcome.|[[Pirate Logs]] "Log 05.008.6 (Great Discoveries)"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> The Pirates suspected the rift led to a parallel dimension, and these suspicions were confirmed once the energy from the relic was used to open the Rift and travel through it into [[Dark Aether]], which they discovered was not only the home of the Ing that had been plaguing them but also the prime source of Phazon in the sector.<ref>{{cite|The Rift Portal has been opened. The artifact weapon, dubbed the "Dark Beam" by science team, provides energy needed to open the portal, although for a limited time. We've sent expeditions through the portal, and they have returned with incredible news. The portal leads to a parallel version of Aether. This "Dark Aether" has suffered a global calamity, turning it into a toxic wasteland. It is the homeworld of the shadowy creature who have been raiding our base for the last cycle. Most importantly, it is the prime location of Phazon in this sector. Extraction plans are being prepared. We will not be denied!|[[Pirate Logs]] "Log 05.422.1 (Rift Portal)"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
Phazon extraction raids of Dark Aether began immediately. The toxic atmosphere and the Ing took a toll on the workforce, resulting in an increased security presence in extraction locations, the invention of survival gear by Science Team, and authorization for more troops and supplies from High Command.<Ref>{{cite|Phazon extraction raids are under way on Dark Aether. The toxicity of the atmosphere has taken a toll on our workforce, as have the hostile natives of that world. Science Team is preparing survival gear to protect our work teams, and we have increased our security presence in extraction areas. Fortunately, High Command is sending more troops and supplies. Our troops and resources are spread dangerously thin, and this mission cannot fail.|[[Pirate Logs]] "Log 06.221.7 (Phazon Raids)"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> Shortly thereafter, [[Dark Samus]], who the Space Pirates mistake for Samus Aran, arrives and commences stealing their Phazon, crippling their [[Stealth Field Generator]] in one particularly damaging raid.<ref>{{cite|Samus Aran, the accursed Hunter, has arrived. The sudden arrival of the Hunter is strange enough, but her actions are stranger still. She does not seek our destruction, but our Phazon. With each raid, she steals Phazon ore, only killing those who attempt to deny her. What she needs it for we do not know - though Science Team suspects she requires it to power her new armorsuit. Dark in color, it is equipped with strange new weapons. The troops now call her the "Dark Hunter." It is a fitting title.|[[Pirate Logs]] "Log 06.362.2 (The Hunter)"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref><ref>{{cite|The Dark Hunter teleports into the base at will. Our security has proven next to useless against her. Her latest raid was disastrous. Not only did we lose more Phazon to her, but she also crippled the stealth field generator with her strange new weapons. We are exposed. Until the replacement generator arrives, we will be vulnerable to scans and detection. Our presence here is still minimal: should the Federation find us, we will be unable to defend our position. Fortunately, Aether is on the fringe of Federation space. With luck, we will have a stealth field back in effect before being detected.|[[Pirate Logs]] "Log 06.713.5 (Security Breach)"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
Around this time the Ing launched a [[Ing-Luminoth War|large offensive]] on the [[Sanctuary Fortress|alien mountain settlement]], damaging the Space Pirate facilities numerous times as well.<ref>{{cite|The local war has escalated in intensity. The shadowlings from Dark Aether launched an offensive. The assault seems focused on a central network of buildings atop a mountain: a base, perhaps. Strangely, this attack coincides with a rise in planetary instability. Perhaps these shadow creatures are using a new weapon system. The shadowlings must believe us to be foes, for they have hit our base numerous times as well. We are holding, but this attrition is taking its toll on our troops and resources. Reinforcements are en route. We can only wait and defend what is ours.|[[Pirate Logs]] "Log 06.989.8 (Shadow War)"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> Later, the ship carrying their reinforcements was shot down and pursued by the [[G.F.S. Tyr|G.F.S. ''Tyr'']], which landed near the [[Great Temple|alien temple]].<ref>{{cite|Another disaster. The transport bringing our reinforcements and supplies has been shot down. It was engaged in orbit by a federation vessel, which has landed near the alien temple. It's only a matter of time before the Marines attack. Survivors from our ship have made their way to our base. Here we shall make our stand. Another enemy. First the shadowlings, then the Dark Hunter, and now the Galactic Federation Marine Corps. Perhaps fate will smile upon us, before the world itself opens its maw and swallows us.|[[Pirate Logs]] "Log 07.013.6 (Federation Attack)"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> Finally, the real Samus Aran, in search of [[GFMC Task Force Herakles]], made planetfall on Aether, where a scout witnessed her being attacked by Dark Samus.<ref>{{cite|Another hunter, wearing the traditional colors of Samus Aran, made planetfall today. Horrific as it may sound, there are two of them now. We are bracing for a new assault. This dire turn of events may bear some good will. One of our scouts in Dark Aether saw a curious encounter. The Dark Hunter attacked the one clad as Samus near a Phazon site. Perhaps they are not allies...but foes. Perhaps we can forge an alliance with the Dark Hunter - an exchange, Phazon for the head of our common enemy.|[[Pirate Logs]] "Log 07.159.9 (Two Hunters)"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> Surrounded by the Ing, the Galactic Federation, and two Hunters, the Pirates hoped to forge some kind of alliance with the Dark Hunter in an attempt to salvage the mission. | |||
Besides their Phazon mining operations, the Pirates also started a mass breeding and training program for [[Tallon Metroid]]s.<ref>{{cite|Production Report-Metroids 07.201.01<br>Mass breeding of Metroids under way. We will meet Command's quota within a cycle. Storage remains an issue, recommended expansion of existing facility before a critical Metroid level is reached.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Termination Report 07.195.02<br>Metroid unit 318 was put down today after a failed domestication session. Metroid unit refused commands and terminated one of its handlers before it was subdued.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Training Report, 07.200.08<br>Science Team believes the Metroids can be trained. After several cycles of trying, I believe Science Team has vapor for brains. I've lost two assistants to the wretched little things.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> Within their own ranks, the Pirates had to administer discipline for offenses associated with Metroids, including using specimens for target practice and feeding them rations,<ref>{{cite|Injury Report 07.200.07<br>Unit 686 released a Metroid for target practice today: the Metroid then assaulted 686. He should be regaining brain functions in a cycle.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Metroid Handling Protocols, 07.202.02<br>Metroids are not pets. Metroids are not for target practice. Finally, unauthorized feeding of Metroids is still strictly prohibited.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> and Dark Samus was suspected of stealing several specimens.<ref>{{cite|Theft Report 07.196.05<br>Three Metroids have been stolen. All on-duty units have been questioned. Whereabouts of Metroids unknown. Doubling security in Metroid areas until further notice.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Security Report 07.199.07<br>The Dark Hunter was spotted near the Metroid tanks. She attempted to breach the containment racks without success, then escaped. Perhaps she is behind the Metroid theft.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
== Technology == | == Technology == | ||
